Weekend Funtivities

Happy Birthday Thomas!!!

Last weekend Tom and I went to my parent's house to spend the weekend. As usual, we enjoyed a yummy cookout with smoked chicken and pork. Tom is our braai master! Lets just say it is his favorite past time and it shows! The men enjoyed a "man day" on Saturday, which consisted frolicking in the yard, socially drinking, playing poker, and managing the smoking activity.

While we were there, we also took the opportunity to celebrate Tom's birthday (which is today!). Per his request, I attempted and, I guess, successfully made him a poppyseed cake. He used to have one every year for his birthday when he was growing up. Anyway, I made it using a castle-shaped cake form. I've discovered that boys really enjoy their birthday cakes in the shape of a castle at any age!

a true "man day"

"man day" evidence = braaing

batter - the best part of the cake-making process (in my opinion)

Sisters

Ivy and Mike

and again... with bunny ears

and hail from a wicked storm!